Many modern guitars are equipped with additional features that allow you to create original sound effects and vary the style of guitar playing from harder to softer. For example, some electric guitars are equipped with a floating tremolo system, and if you own one, it will be helpful for you to learn how to properly tune the tremolo to ensure the best sound quality when playing.
It is necessary
crosshead screwdriver
Instructions
Step 1
If you want to reduce the stiffness of the tremolo, place it parallel to the guitar body and tilt it forward slightly. By pulling or releasing the springs, you can change the angle of the tremolo relative to the body. To correct the angle, you need a Phillips screwdriver in two sizes - for the tremolo cover screws and also for the spring holder.
Step 2
Unscrew and remove the back cover of the tremolo, then adjust the angle of the tremolo by tightening or loosening the screws that hold the springs. Turn the screws one turn to tune the guitar. If the tremolo is too close to the body, loosen the screws one turn at a time, or if the tremolo is too far from the body, tighten the screws.
Step 3
Make sure the angle is correct and tune the guitar again. Now adjust the pitch of the tremolo to change the pitch of the strings above the last frets. If the strings ring at 5-10 frets, lift the tremolo off the fretboard.
Step 4
Determine the appropriate tremolo pitch for your guitar individually based on the sound you get at different tremolo levels above the fretboard. Use hex keys to correct the height of the tremolo. Unscrew the counter screws of the tremolo holders and then raise or lower them.
Step 5
Raise the tremolo if you need to increase the distance between the strings, and lower it if you need to decrease it. Finally, turn the counter screws clockwise. At the correct pitch, the strings do not jingle or rattle at 10-24 frets.
Step 6
In some cases, if this does not help, you will need to adjust the truss rod to change the deflection. Adjust the truss with the special key while adjusting the bass strings.
